Aldi Digital Camera ??

MDX · 17-05-2004, 04:49

hey guys just got the new Aldi newsletter telling me about a digital camera, these are the specs

Digital Camera £179.99
5.25 Mega Pixel digital camera, lightweight aluminium body, 4x digital zoom, 3x optical zoom, 1.5" LCD
screen, 128MB memory card included, movie mode with sound, 2 long life Lithium ion batteries, autofocus, 9 photographic modes, self timer, 3 mode flash, video output with TV connection, USB output with PC connection. Includes pouch, bag with belt loop, USB cable, video/TV cable, Driver software, picture editing software, Combination AC Adaptor/Charger. 128MBcard will hold up to 54 pictures in maximum resolution and up to 1536 pictures in minimum resolution.

picure is here
http://www.aldi-stores.co.uk/special...1/images/1.jpg

if its a CCD lense should i get this ?? i will also be checking if its interpolated or a CMOS (i think) lense i am told CCD is the best and that interpolated is to be stayed away from ?? well unless its a 4 mega pixel CCD lense and interpolated upto 5.25meg

any help would be greatful thankyou

MDX

jmclaugh · 17-05-2004, 13:26

A CCD is the internal sensor used by the majority of digicams to capture the image, it is totally separate to the camera lens. CMOS is an alternative censor to CCD. It's biggest advantage is it uses less power than a CCD sensor but it is more expensive.

Interpolation is a software based process of enlarging an image by adding extra pixels through complex mathematical calculations. So instead of just blowing an image up it also adds generates extra details to the image.

BTW the camera looks very well specified for the price but can't determine the make. Suggest you should check out what lens is fitted to it.

bakerlad1983 · 17-05-2004, 16:08

the make is by traveller
i was in there today

jmclaugh · 17-05-2004, 16:59

It appears to be this one http://www.traveler-service.de/english/DC-5300.htm

I think Traveler are re-badged Vivitars but not sure.

pmcmillan · 17-05-2004, 18:09

The Instruction manual has more detailed specs.

17-05-2004, 19:18

This is a rebranded Toshiba camera with very favourable reviews

Dan

Jim Rae · 17-05-2004, 22:21

I use a 3.1 megapixel camera for commercial brochures as well as internet work and the results are first class.

So 5 millon plus pixels should be superb.

Sounds a good deal to me...

MDX · 17-05-2004, 23:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by bakerlad1983

the make is by traveller
i was in there today

but its not released untill Thurday is it ??

also if its a rebadged Tosh i think i will be getting it

thanks for the help guys, so if its s CCD its not as good ?? or is CCD better then CMOS ?? sorry to be a pain just like to make sure i aint buying somthing dud

also dan you got any links to any reviews ?? thanks

EDIT: just read that instruction book and it seems its a 5.25 CCD image so i am guessing that is bloody good ?? well for the price can i go wrong ??

jmclaugh · 18-05-2004, 10:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDX

also if its a rebadged Tosh i think i will be getting it

thanks for the help guys, so if its s CCD its not as good ?? or is CCD better then CMOS ?? sorry to be a pain just like to make sure i aint buying somthing dud

also dan you got any links to any reviews ?? thanks

EDIT: just read that instruction book and it seems its a 5.25 CCD image so i am guessing that is bloody good ?? well for the price can i go wrong ??

CCD digital cameras are the norm.

Dan's view that it is a rebadged Tosh looks right. It bears a strong resmblance to the Toshiba PDR5300 which is reviewed here http://www.steves-digicams.com/2003_...s/pdr5300.html . The review does express some concerns re colour balance.

MDX · 18-05-2004, 16:20

so a CMOS would be better ??

also isnt this one in aldi like a little upgrade on the normal Tosh ?? as the one aldi will be selling is 5.25 and the Tosh is 5.0.

GDB2freeview · 18-05-2004, 18:36

No, technically CMOS is inferior to CCD due to it having an area of each pixel that is not sensitive to light. CMOS can be very expensive, however they can be very cheap too, hence they are often in budget cameras. So to have a CCD sensor in a budget camera is good.

CMOS does have two advantages over CCDs; they are cheaper to produce and have slightly less strain on the batteries.

To have a true 5.25 Megapixel CCD sensor is indeed bloody good.

Gdb

MDX · 18-05-2004, 18:46

looks like i will be picking this camera up on Thursday

thanks for all your help.

18-05-2004, 20:55

yep, i was going to get one too but it doesnt look as nice as the olympus i fancy

Dan

MDX · 18-05-2004, 22:45

its not about how it looks its about how it performs

, unless its not loads loads more and looks better

MDX · 20-05-2004, 10:19

just thought i would post to tell you guys i got the camera today, so far its bloody amazing, i can't belive the picture quality

if i get time i will post a pic in the best mode

thanks again for the help

koantemplation · 20-05-2004, 21:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDX

just thought i would post to tell you guys i got the camera today, so far its bloody amazing, i can't belive the picture quality

if i get time i will post a pic in the best mode

thanks again for the help

Nice of you to keep us informed.

Yes it would be nice to see an example of it's output.
I expect they will sell out quickly.

P.s What is it like on batterys??

MDX · 21-05-2004, 00:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrfreeze

Nice of you to keep us informed.

Yes it would be nice to see an example of it's output.
I expect they will sell out quickly.

P.s What is it like on batterys??

so far so good mate, been playing with it for over 2 hours and its still got 2 out of 3 bars left, i will post a pic soon

my local aldi got about 25-30 in and when i got there at 9:03 there were 4 left!!

i was lucky to get mine as the next few people that came in got the camera aswell, i also got that memory card reader for £9.99.

btw what shall i take a pic of ?? i dunno what will show its full potential (sp)

MDX · 21-05-2004, 01:09

ok i had to resize the pic cos it was massive, its in 800x600 hope that don't spoil it, it still looks wicked

http://www.samwwe.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/IMAG0081.JPG

koantemplation · 21-05-2004, 01:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDX

ok i had to resize the pic cos it was massive, its in 800x600 hope that don't spoil it, it still looks wicked

http://www.samwwe.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/IMAG0081.JPG

Wow nice photo. Sounds like you got a bargin there. I thought they would go quickly but 30 odd sold before 9 (am or pm?) thats fast.
Hope you have fun with it.

MDX · 21-05-2004, 01:33

the store opened at 9am i got there at 9:03am so within 3 min about 20 had been sold!

i wasnt sure what to take with it but thought some kinda flower close up would show what it can do

the original file was massive, its cool that i get 2 long life batterys so i got one charged up ready for one is empty

can't wait to use it at the Download Festival now, gonna get some great shots of some wicked bands

, also i know digital zooms are ment to be total crap but damm its impressive on this camera, well i think so anyway.

17-05-2004, 04:49	#1
MDX Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,829	Aldi Digital Camera ?? hey guys just got the new Aldi newsletter telling me about a digital camera, these are the specs Digital Camera £179.99 5.25 Mega Pixel digital camera, lightweight aluminium body, 4x digital zoom, 3x optical zoom, 1.5" LCD screen, 128MB memory card included, movie mode with sound, 2 long life Lithium ion batteries, autofocus, 9 photographic modes, self timer, 3 mode flash, video output with TV connection, USB output with PC connection. Includes pouch, bag with belt loop, USB cable, video/TV cable, Driver software, picture editing software, Combination AC Adaptor/Charger. 128MBcard will hold up to 54 pictures in maximum resolution and up to 1536 pictures in minimum resolution. picure is here http://www.aldi-stores.co.uk/special...1/images/1.jpg if its a CCD lense should i get this ?? i will also be checking if its interpolated or a CMOS (i think) lense i am told CCD is the best and that interpolated is to be stayed away from ?? well unless its a 4 mega pixel CCD lense and interpolated upto 5.25meg any help would be greatful thankyou MDX

17-05-2004, 13:26	#2
jmclaugh Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Devon Posts: 48,017	A CCD is the internal sensor used by the majority of digicams to capture the image, it is totally separate to the camera lens. CMOS is an alternative censor to CCD. It's biggest advantage is it uses less power than a CCD sensor but it is more expensive. Interpolation is a software based process of enlarging an image by adding extra pixels through complex mathematical calculations. So instead of just blowing an image up it also adds generates extra details to the image. BTW the camera looks very well specified for the price but can't determine the make. Suggest you should check out what lens is fitted to it.

17-05-2004, 16:08	#3
bakerlad1983 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 140	the make is by traveller i was in there today

17-05-2004, 16:59	#4
jmclaugh Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Devon Posts: 48,017	It appears to be this one http://www.traveler-service.de/english/DC-5300.htm I think Traveler are re-badged Vivitars but not sure.

17-05-2004, 18:09	#5
pmcmillan Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Wimbledon, SW London, UK Posts: 3,734	The Instruction manual has more detailed specs.

17-05-2004, 19:18	#6
*dan* Posts: n/a	This is a rebranded Toshiba camera with very favourable reviews Dan

17-05-2004, 22:21	#7
Jim Rae Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ayrshire Posts: 4,125	I use a 3.1 megapixel camera for commercial brochures as well as internet work and the results are first class. So 5 millon plus pixels should be superb. Sounds a good deal to me...

17-05-2004, 23:47	#8
MDX Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,829	Quote: Originally Posted by bakerlad1983 the make is by traveller i was in there today but its not released untill Thurday is it ?? also if its a rebadged Tosh i think i will be getting it thanks for the help guys, so if its s CCD its not as good ?? or is CCD better then CMOS ?? sorry to be a pain just like to make sure i aint buying somthing dud also dan you got any links to any reviews ?? thanks EDIT: just read that instruction book and it seems its a 5.25 CCD image so i am guessing that is bloody good ?? well for the price can i go wrong ??

18-05-2004, 10:06	#9
jmclaugh Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Devon Posts: 48,017	Quote: Originally Posted by MDX also if its a rebadged Tosh i think i will be getting it thanks for the help guys, so if its s CCD its not as good ?? or is CCD better then CMOS ?? sorry to be a pain just like to make sure i aint buying somthing dud also dan you got any links to any reviews ?? thanks EDIT: just read that instruction book and it seems its a 5.25 CCD image so i am guessing that is bloody good ?? well for the price can i go wrong ?? CCD digital cameras are the norm. Dan's view that it is a rebadged Tosh looks right. It bears a strong resmblance to the Toshiba PDR5300 which is reviewed here http://www.steves-digicams.com/2003_...s/pdr5300.html . The review does express some concerns re colour balance.

18-05-2004, 16:20	#10
MDX Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,829	so a CMOS would be better ?? also isnt this one in aldi like a little upgrade on the normal Tosh ?? as the one aldi will be selling is 5.25 and the Tosh is 5.0.

18-05-2004, 18:36	#11
GDB2freeview Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: England; receiving sat through an Amstrad SRD510 from ASTRA 19.2E Posts: 1,986	No, technically CMOS is inferior to CCD due to it having an area of each pixel that is not sensitive to light. CMOS can be very expensive, however they can be very cheap too, hence they are often in budget cameras. So to have a CCD sensor in a budget camera is good. CMOS does have two advantages over CCDs; they are cheaper to produce and have slightly less strain on the batteries. To have a true 5.25 Megapixel CCD sensor is indeed bloody good. Gdb

18-05-2004, 18:46	#12
MDX Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,829	looks like i will be picking this camera up on Thursday thanks for all your help.

18-05-2004, 20:55	#13
*dan* Posts: n/a	yep, i was going to get one too but it doesnt look as nice as the olympus i fancy Dan

18-05-2004, 22:45	#14
MDX Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,829	its not about how it looks its about how it performs , unless its not loads loads more and looks better

20-05-2004, 10:19	#15
MDX Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,829	just thought i would post to tell you guys i got the camera today, so far its bloody amazing, i can't belive the picture quality if i get time i will post a pic in the best mode thanks again for the help

20-05-2004, 21:59	#16
koantemplation Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wolf359 Posts: 96,797	Quote: Originally Posted by MDX just thought i would post to tell you guys i got the camera today, so far its bloody amazing, i can't belive the picture quality if i get time i will post a pic in the best mode thanks again for the help Nice of you to keep us informed. Yes it would be nice to see an example of it's output. I expect they will sell out quickly. P.s What is it like on batterys??

21-05-2004, 00:53	#17
MDX Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,829	Quote: Originally Posted by mrfreeze Nice of you to keep us informed. Yes it would be nice to see an example of it's output. I expect they will sell out quickly. P.s What is it like on batterys?? so far so good mate, been playing with it for over 2 hours and its still got 2 out of 3 bars left, i will post a pic soon my local aldi got about 25-30 in and when i got there at 9:03 there were 4 left!! i was lucky to get mine as the next few people that came in got the camera aswell, i also got that memory card reader for £9.99. btw what shall i take a pic of ?? i dunno what will show its full potential (sp)

21-05-2004, 01:09	#18
MDX Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,829	ok i had to resize the pic cos it was massive, its in 800x600 hope that don't spoil it, it still looks wicked http://www.samwwe.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/IMAG0081.JPG

21-05-2004, 01:20	#19
koantemplation Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wolf359 Posts: 96,797	Quote: Originally Posted by MDX ok i had to resize the pic cos it was massive, its in 800x600 hope that don't spoil it, it still looks wicked http://www.samwwe.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/IMAG0081.JPG Wow nice photo. Sounds like you got a bargin there. I thought they would go quickly but 30 odd sold before 9 (am or pm?) thats fast. Hope you have fun with it.

21-05-2004, 01:33	#20
MDX Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,829	the store opened at 9am i got there at 9:03am so within 3 min about 20 had been sold! i wasnt sure what to take with it but thought some kinda flower close up would show what it can do the original file was massive, its cool that i get 2 long life batterys so i got one charged up ready for one is empty can't wait to use it at the Download Festival now, gonna get some great shots of some wicked bands , also i know digital zooms are ment to be total crap but damm its impressive on this camera, well i think so anyway.

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